BET Awards 2025: Kendrick Lamar – Triumph of the Evening
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The 25th BET Awards, held on June 9, 2025 at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, was a celebration of African American culture and talent. Black Entertainment Television (BET) traditionally celebrates the outstanding achievements in music, film, sports and other entertainment fields represented by African-Americans and members of other minorities in the United States.
Kendrick Lamar became the night's top winner, winning four key awards: "Album of the Year" for "GNX", "Best Hip Hop Artist", "Video of the Year" for the viral hit "Not Like Us" and "Best Collaboration" for the track "Luther" by SZA and Future & Metro Boomin. SZA also won the award for best R’n’B/pop singer, Chris Brown for best R’n’B/pop artist, and Future & Metro Boomin, Doechii and Leon Thomas also won the award.
In the film industry, Cynthia Erivo and Denzel Washington received awards for best female and male acting, respectively, and the biopic Luther: Never Too Much was voted best film. YoungStars Award for Blue Ivy Carter
The Ultimate Icon Awards honorary awards have been awarded to Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg and Kirk Franklin, highlighting their significant contributions to the entertainment industry.